Transition Plan for Town of Wheaton to Leave Chippewa Fire District
As part of leaving Chippewa Fire District the following transition plan was developed to track progress and ensure transition plan remains on track for Go-Live date.
Timeline | Task Description | Status | |
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May 2019 | Create Wheaton Fire & EMS Research Committee | Completed | |
August 2019 | Wheaton Fire & EMS Research Committee Recommendation for Town Board Finalized | Completed | |
September 2019 | Finalize Negotiations with City of Eau Claire and City of Chippewa Falls on EMS Services and receive final City approvals
Contracts signed with City of Eau Claire EMS and City of Chippewa Falls EMS |
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October 1, 2019 | Town of Wheaton notice provided to Chippewa Fire District | Completed | |
October 2019 | Town of Wheaton requests Chippewa Fire District provide which distribution method will be used for handling Town of Wheaton share of Chippewa Fire District
Begin Promoting Volunteers Needed and Application Process Town of Wheaton Budget Process Determine Wheaton Fire Department Committee Members |
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November 2019 | Town of Wheaton Budget Finalized and Approved | Completed | |
December 2019 | Setup Wheaton Fire Department Committee | Completed | |
January 2020 – December 2020 | Organization
Determine Type of Fire Department - Decided on Municipal Determine Chief Hiring Process and Hire Date Determine if Fire Commission Needed - Decided 3 person Fire Commission Needed Appoint Fire Commission Members - Appointed Scott Morris, Dale Hayden, and Eugene Gutsch Research ByLaws Create Fire Entity Ordinance - Approved Wheaton Fire and Rescue and Ordinance #39 Legal Reviews / Contracts City of Eau Claire EMS Contract approved and signed City of Chippewa Falls EMS Contract approved and signed Setup Mutual Aid Contracts Review Federal Regulations Attorney reviews Fire Department to ensure in compliance with State Laws Equipment Equipment Requirements and Maintenance Research Purchasing of Radios for Trucks and Handheld Radios Purchasing Trucks - Engine 2, Engine 33, Brush 2, Brush Purchasing Equipment Other Than Trucks Funding Apply for Grants Funding Sources Reach Agreement with Chippewa Fire District on Final Wheaton Valuation of Chippewa Fire District Personnel Volunteers Recruitment including Current Members Encourage Existing Firefighters to become First Responders or EMTs |
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December 31, 2020 | Town of Wheaton contract with Chippewa Fire District expires | Completed | |
January 1, 2021 | Go-Live Date
Contact Chippewa County 911 Call Center Prior to Go-Live Date Wheaton Fire District begins providing Fire & First Responder Service Eau Claire provides EMS Service for areas west of County Road F and 80th Street Chippewa Falls provides EMS Service for areas east of County Road F to Chippewa Falls |
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